Best CinemaBlend Podcasts (2025)

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Another Simple Favor – Spoiler-Free Instant Take 10:17

24d ago10:17

10:17

Will Ashton returns with a solo Instant Take on Another Simple Favor, the Amazon Prime sequel to Paul Feig’s 2018 suburban noir comedy-thriller A Simple Favor. With Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively reprising their roles, this follow-up heads to Italy for a destination wedding filled with secrets, frenemy tension, and stylish intrigue. Will breaks dow…

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The Amateur – Spoiler-Free Instant Take 13:06

1M ago13:06

13:06

Will Ashton returns with another Instant Take, this time tackling The Amateur, a new action-thriller starring Rami Malek (Mr. Robot, Bohemian Rhapsody) as a surveillance tech expert turned reluctant vigilante. With a vibe that borrows from Death Wish and Jason Bourne, the film delivers slick set pieces, familiar genre beats, and a central performan…

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Novocaine – Spoiler-free Instant Take 12:14

3M ago12:14

12:14

Will Ashton is back with a solo Instant Take on Novocaine, the action-comedy-romance hybrid starring Jack Quaid (The Boys) as a pain-insensitive bank employee who becomes an unlikely action hero. Directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen (Villains), this film surprised Will with its surprising charm. But also its creative premise, and solid central per…

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Black Bag – Spoiler-free Instant Take 9:50

3M ago9:50

9:50

In this spoiler-free instant take, Will Ashton jumps on the mic solo to give you his first impressions of Black Bag, the sleek and sizzling new spy thriller from director Steven Soderbergh. With a star-studded cast led by Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, Black Bag is a taut, high-style espionage caper that calls back to the classy, grown-up t…

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Our Final Episode 1:54:30

3M ago1:54:30

1:54:30

It's bittersweet, but we are saying goodbye this week and ending the same way we started: breaking down our predictions for this year's Oscars Ceremony. Stick around after for a celebration of all things ReelBlend while we reminisce about many of our most cherished memories on and off the show. Thank you to everyone who has hung out with us for any…

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Nickel Boys – Film Review 36:09

3M ago36:09

36:09

In this week’s episode, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton take a deep dive into Nickel Boys, the latest film from director RaMell Ross (Hale County This Morning, This Evening). An adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the film follows two Black teenagers trapped in the harrowing realities of Nickel Academy, a reform school in 196…

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'The Monkey' Review | Stephen King Adaptation Starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany & Elijah Wood 1:03:15

3M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

We’re reviewing “The Monkey,” the new Stephen King adaptation from director Osgood Perkins, and answering your questions in the return of the Mailbag! ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBle…

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Talking 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' With Showrunner Jeff Trammell 1:09:40

3M ago1:09:40

1:09:40

On this week’s show, Sean is joined by Jeff Trammell, the Showrunner and Head Writer of the new Disney+ animated series “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.” Jeff dives right in, discussing his approach to creating a “familiar but different" Spider-Man, already beginning work on Season 3, Colman Domingo as Norman Osborn and more. Stick around af…

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Predicting The Highest-Rated Movies Of The Year | 2025 Fantasy Draft 1:01:16

4M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

The time has come for ReelBlend’s annual movie “Fantasy Draft” where we try to outdo each other predicting the highest-rated movies (according to Rotten Tomatoes) set for the 2025 release schedule. Timothée Chalamet may return for another awards race with director Josh Sadie’s “Marty Supreme,” James Gunn is making his DCU debut with “Superman,” Bon…

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Filming 'Bizarre Scenes' With Jack Quaid, Sophie Thatcher & Drew Hancock | 'Companion' Interview 25:25

4M ago25:25

25:25

Jack Quaid, Sophie Thatcher and director Drew Hancock join the show to discuss the making of their new film Companion. Jack Quaid talks about filming some truly bizarre scenes from The Boys to Scream to Companion. We chat about trailers, working with Christopher Nolan on Oppenheimer, Sophie Thatcher seeing Iris' theme in the movie and more. We'll b…

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The Best 'Best Picture' Winner Of The Century (So Far) 1:01:09

4M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

With the Academy revealing this year’s Oscar nominees, we decided to look back at the Best Picture Winners from the past 25 years and debate which is the best of the best. From Ridley Scott’s "Gladiator" to Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer," the first quarter of this century has plenty of heavy hitters to consider so join us as we take on our lates…

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Interview – Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung talk 'Extremely Unique Dynamic' 55:35

4M ago55:35

55:35

Today on Cinemaholics, we’re joined by two hilarious and incredibly talented filmmakers/actors, Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung, to talk about their new indie film, Extremely Unique Dynamic. This queer Asian meta stoner coming-of-age dramedy takes storytelling to a whole new level—it’s a movie about two guys making a movie about two guys making a movie.…

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Interview – John Magaro and Tim Fehlbaum Discuss 'September 5' 11:03

4M ago11:03

11:03

Today on Cinemaholics, we’re sitting down with director Tim Fehlbaum and actor John Magaro to talk about their new film, September 5. This gripping drama takes us behind the scenes of the 1972 Munich Olympics, where the ABC newsroom was thrust into the chaos of broadcasting one of the first live terrorist attacks. It’s a high-stakes story about med…

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Talking 'September 5' With Director Tim Fehlbaum 1:15:24

4M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Today, we welcome the director of one of our favorite films of the year, “September 5.” Tim Fehlbaum walks us through his process on set, recreating the reality of the film’s true story, the brilliance of Steven Spielberg and more. After our interview, we review Leigh Whannell’s latest monster flick, “Wolf Man” and play an IMDB game! ReelBlend Prem…

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Sonic The Hedgehog 3 – Spoiler-free Instant Take 13:57

5M ago13:57

13:57

In this special spoiler-free instant take, host Will Ashton delves into Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the latest installment in the high-speed franchise. He explores the film's dynamic action sequences, the evolving camaraderie among Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, and the introduction of Shadow the Hedgehog. Will also examines the performances of returning ca…

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Top 5 Anticipated Movies Of 2025 1:03:40

5M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

We are back! 2025 is here, and the ReelBlend boys are back together for their first episode of the year. Today, we look ahead to the 2025 movie schedule and pick our the top 5 films we are most excited to see and why. Also, this week, we play our annual game of This or That: Top 10s Edition where we look back at our previous Top 10s and pit them ag…

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A Complete Unknown – Film Review 58:24

5M ago58:24

58:24

In this week's episode, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton dive deep into A Complete Unknown, the latest biopic from director James Mangold (Logan, Walk the Line). The film, starring Timothée Chalamet as the iconic Bob Dylan, chronicles the enigmatic artist’s rise to fame during the transformative folk scene of the 1960s. With Edward Norton and Monica Bar…

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Nosferatu – Spoiler-free Instant Take 14:18

5M ago14:18

14:18

In this special instant take, Will Ashton dives into Robert Eggers' latest film, Nosferatu, unpacking its deep ties to the 1922 horror classic and its fresh take on the Dracula mythos. He breaks down Eggers' distinct artistic style, highlights standout performances from Willem Dafoe and Bill Skarsgård, and praises the film's jaw-dropping production…

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'Babygirl' Interview | Director Halina Reijn Talks Nicole Kidman, A24, Film Score & More 32:35

5M ago32:35

32:35

Filmmaker Halina Reijn returns! The writer-director joins us to discuss the making of her new film "Babygirl" starring Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, and Antonio Banderas. She shares how her original A24 hit "Bodies Bodies Bodies" opened doors for her as a filmmaker in America, how Nicole Kidman played an integral role in securing music rights fo…

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Willem Dafoe & Bill Skarsgård Talk Robert Eggers, Dracula | 'Nosferatu' Interview 34:15

5M ago34:15

34:15

Willem Dafoe and Bill Skarsgård join us for an exclusive interview about the making of their film "Nosferatu," directed by Robert Eggers. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for…

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Top 10 Movies Of 2024 1:26:50

5M ago1:26:50

1:26:50

2024 is coming to a close, which means it’s time for us to look back at another incredible year of movies and rank our 10 favorites. From Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” to Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” and Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist,” it has been a banner year. In today’s episode, each host will reveal their personal top 10 favorite fil…

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'Kraven The Hunter' Interview | Director J.C. Chandor Talks Making An R-Rated Origin Story 1:17:21

6M ago1:17:21

1:17:21

Sony's "Kraven The Hunter" is finally hitting theaters this weekend, and director J.C. Chandor joins us to discuss creating an R-rated superhero origin story, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his passion for the source material. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on You…

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A Complete Unknown – Spoiler-Free Instant Take 16:47

6M ago16:47

16:47

Today on Cinemaholics, Will Ashton gives his spoiler-free instant take of A Complete Unknown, the latest biographical drama from director James Mangold. Starring Timothée Chalamet as a young Bob Dylan, the film chronicles Dylan's rise in the New York folk scene of the early 1960s, culminating in his revolutionary performance at the Newport Folk Fes…

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'September 5' is a newsworthy thriller 36:11

6M ago36:11

36:11

Breaking news! This week on Cinemaholics, Special guest Ema Sasic joins me (Jon Negroni) to dissect September 5, a gripping new thriller from director Tim Fehlbaum (The Colony). The film takes us back to the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, where sports coverage took an unprecedented turn into live, global news reporting during one of the most tragic a…

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'Conclave' is a heavenly whodunnit 29:37

6M ago29:37

29:37

Holy smokes! This week on Cinemaholics, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton enter the sacred halls of Conclave, the latest thriller from Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front). Set against the backdrop of a Vatican papal election, the film dives into the labyrinth of faith, power, and political intrigue. We discuss Ralph Fiennes’ captivating perfor…

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Maria 10:34

6M ago10:34

10:34

Today on Cinemaholics, Will Ashton delivers a short, spoiler-free review of Maria, Angelina Jolie's latest lead performance in a new biographical drama from director Pablo Larraín about legendary opera singer Maria Callas in 1970s Paris. More information about Maria: Angelina Jolie stars as Maria Callas, the iconic soprano, in Pablo Larraín’s Maria…

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Jude Law & Nicholas Hoult Interview | 'The Order,' 'Superman,' 'Road To Perdition' & More 1:19:14

6M ago1:19:14

1:19:14

Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult joined the show to discuss the making of their new film "The Order," which is now playing in select theaters. Jude Law shares his tried and true plan for shaking off a character after production, the two gush about each other's filmography and Nicholas Hoult keeps his lips sealed on what to expect from his turn as Lex Lu…

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A Real Pain 39:02

6M ago39:02

39:02

This week on Cinemaholics, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton take a real hard look at Jesse Eisenberg's A Real Pain, a film tackling generational trauma, identity crises, and the age-old question: are we in a Kieran Culkin Kierannaissance? We chat about its awards buzz, a Holocaust scene that's somehow pivotal and memorable, and the performances that mak…

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Director Jon M. Chu Talks 'Wicked' Sequel, Surprise Cameos & More 35:50

6M ago35:50

35:50

Director Jon M. Chu joins us to discuss his hit musical "Wicked," starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. He chats about editing "Wicked: Part Two," the incredible attention to detail in Cynthia Erivo's iconic hat, putting together Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth's surprise cameos, getting feedback from Steven Spielberg, and more. You can see …

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The Farrelly Brothers Talk 'Dumb And Dumber,' 'There's Something About Mary,' 'Dear Santa' 33:44

6M ago33:44

33:44

The filmmaking duo Peter and Bobby Farrelly are here to discuss the making of their new film Dear Santa starring Jack Black! The comedy legends share stories from the making of their iconic films such as "Dumb and Dumber" and "There's Something About Mary." Peter Farrelly tells us why his Best Picture-winning film Green Book was the easiest film he…

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Giovanni Ribisi Talks 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Strange Darling' & Working As A Cinematographer 33:11

6M ago33:11

33:11

We are honored to welcome actor Giovanni Ribisi to the show, and he's joining us to discuss his incredible cinematography in "Strange Darling." If you've been listening to the show this year, you know how much we loved '"Strange Darling," one of our favorite movies of the year. This conversation does get into spoilers for "Strange Darling," so be w…

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Moana 2 has splashy visuals but lacks the heart of the original 21:13

6M ago21:13

21:13

Welcome to Cinemaholics. I'm Jon Negroni, and I've just seen Moana 2. Now, this isn't going to be an instant take review right out of the theater, mainly because I'm recording this the next day. So, this is going to be a little bit different. But I did want to put something out there before the movie comes out. It is Thanksgiving week, so I know a …

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Gladiator II 52:57

6M ago52:57

52:57

This week on the Cinemaholics podcast, we enter the arena to discuss Gladiator II, the long-awaited sequel that brings back Ridley Scott as director along with some fresh talent. Including Paul Mescal in the lead role alongside Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, and Connie Nielsen. We kick off the show with some preamble about Wicked and Scott's film…

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John David Washington Talks Christopher Nolan, Making 'The Piano Lesson' With His Brother & More 1:21:04

6M ago1:21:04

1:21:04

John David Washington returns to geek out about his favorite films, discuss his journey going from the NFL to Hollywood, and share stories from the making of Tenet and his new film "The Piano Lesson," directed by Malcolm Washington. After our interview, stick around for our thoughts on "The Piano Lesson," and our reviews of this week's huge theatri…

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Bringing The 'Dune' Movie Universe To TV | 'Dune: Prophecy' Showrunner Interview 35:26

6M ago35:26

35:26

We are so excited to welcome Alison Schapker, showrunner of HBO's new series "Dune: Prophecy," to the show to discuss bringing the 'Dune' to TV. We chat about some of the season's central mysteries that are beginning to unfold following the premiere episode, capturing the same visual styling of Denis Villeneuve's cinematic universe, putting their o…

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Red One – Instant Take 17:46

7M ago17:46

17:46

Will Ashton gives his instant take review of Red One, directed by Jake Kasdan and starring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, Wesley Kimmel, and J.K. Simmons. Synopsis: After Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up …

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Robert Zemeckis Talks Tom Hanks And Robin Wright In 'Here' 1:13:02

7M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

30 years after “Forest Gump,” Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reunite with filmmaker Robert Zemeckis for “Here.” Last week, we were joined by Tom Hanks to discuss the making of “Here,” and his broader career. This week, director Robert Zemeckis takes a turn on ReelBlend to discuss the same. From the themes of “Here” connecting as far back in his career …

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The new Star Wars trilogy: What we know so far 18:02

7M ago18:02

18:02

Disney and Lucasfilm have finally confirmed a deal to release a new Star Wars trilogy that continues(?) the saga with Episodes 10-12. Simon Kinberg will apparently develop the trilogy with Kathleen Kennedy, so let's get into everything we know so far about what's next for a galaxy far, far, you get the point. Articles mentioned in this podcast: Dea…

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The Piano Lesson – Instant Take 14:37

7M ago14:37

14:37

Will Ashton gives his instant take review of The Piano Lesson, directed and co-written by Malcolm Washington and starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, Danielle Deadwyler, and Corey Hawkins. Synopsis: A battle is brewing in the Charles Household. At the center stands a prized …

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Tom Hanks Talks 'Forrest Gump' Sequel, 'Apollo 13,' 'Here' & More 1:10:49

7M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Tom Hanks returns to the show! Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Robert Zemeckis are back together for their new film "Here." He walks us through some of the iconic scores his films have been part of including "Apollo 13's" launch sequence bringing him to tears. He shares the story behind a "Forrest Gump" sequel that never happened and even having doubt…

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Emilia Pérez – Instant Take 16:58

7M ago16:58

16:58

Will Ashton gives his instant take review of Emilia Pérez, directed and written by Jacques Audiard and starring Karla Sofîa Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez. Synopsis: From renegade auteur Jacques Audiard comes Emilia Pérez, an audacious fever dream that defies genres and expectations. Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this o…

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Talking Ralph Fiennes In 'Conclave' With Director Edward Berger 1:20:05

7M ago1:20:05

1:20:05

Oscar-winning director Edward Berger joins ReelBlend to discuss the making of his new film "Conclave," starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and Isabella Rossellini. He shares his creative process with core collaborators like his editor, composer, and costume designer, whether or not the Vatican allowed them to shoot on the premises, Francis Ford …

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The Substance 51:07

7M ago51:07

51:07

This week on the Cinemaholics podcast, we dive deep into The Substance, Coralie Fargeat's follow-up to Revenge. We discuss the film's blending of body horror and Hollywood satire as performed by Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley with Dennis Quaid. This is a more contentious episode than usual as we have somewhat diverse interpretations of the film ba…

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Anora – Instant Take 11:09

7M ago11:09

11:09

Jon Negroni gives his instant take review of Anora, the newest film written and directed by Sean Baker. Mikey Madison stars in this genre-spinning, Palme d'Or winning drama-comedy about a young stripper swept up in a tumultuous romance with the son of a Russian oligarch. The cast also includes Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, Vach…

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Andrew Garfield Talks Spider-Man, Florence Pugh & 'We Live In Time' With Director John Crowley 1:13:28

7M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

Andrew Garfield and director John Crowley join the show to discuss the making of their new film "We Live In Time," in which Andrew stars alongside Florence Pugh. They get into their collaborative process, how their own films have affected their real lives, creating space on set for strong performances and more. We couldn't have a Spider-Man on the …

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Robert Englund & Heather Langenkamp Talk 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' 40th Anniversary 24:18

8M ago24:18

24:18

Freddy Krueger and Nancy Thompson themselves, Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp, join the show to discuss A Nightmare On Elm Street 40 years later. We discuss the amazing work of Wes Craven and how he was as a collaborator, Englund’s ultimate Freddy theory, Nightmare sequels, Drew Barrymore in Scream and more. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi…

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'All In The First Take': Behind The Scenes of 'Joker: Folie À Deux' With Cinematographer 1:19:58

8M ago1:19:58

1:19:58

This week, ReelBlend is joined by Oscar-nominated cinematographer Lawrence Sher to discuss his incredible work on "Joker: Folie à Deux," starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. He shares the story of the viral shot from the trailer that they ended up getting on the first try, we go behind the scenes of moments in films from across his career, discu…

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How Documentary Filmmakers Balance Empathy And Story | 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' 25:16

8M ago25:16

25:16

Filmmakers Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedguin join ReelBlend to discuss the making of their new documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodc…

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Saturday Night 41:11

8M ago41:11

41:11

This week on Cinemaholics, we review Saturday Night, a new awards-season comedy depicting the 90 minutes leading up to the airing of SNL's momentous first episode. Jason Reitman directs and co-writes with Gil Kenan, and we discuss the highs and lows of what is ultimately a fantastical, yet uneven origin story with plenty to laugh at. Saturday Night…

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Francis Ford Coppola Interview | 'The Godfather,' 'Apocalypse Now,' 'Megalopolis,' And More 1:21:45

8M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

We are honored to welcome Francis Ford Coppola on the show to discuss his work, from “The Godfather” to his new film “Megalopolis,” starring Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito and Nathalie Emmanuel. The legend shared a few incredible stories from his early masterpieces including a minor change to “The Godfather Part II” that saved it for audiences, “A…

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